The Power of Hope: Research, Resources, and Ways to Get Involved
Here’s what we are sharing for this week’s Hopebeat Weekly:
- We’ve Published a New Study: Activating Hope across Life Circumstances in the Face of Adversity: A Concise Review
- Discover the Power of Hope: A 90-Minute Course
- Las Vegas Teens Wrote their Shine Hope Stories
- Happy National Hope Month! Join us for a 30-Day Challenge
- The Hope Matrix Podcast Episode 55: Creating Pathways to Hope and Healing, featuring Christina Vela
- Join Us May 15th Workshop: The Five Keys to Finding Hope in Challenging Times
- Join Us on July 12th for the International Day of Hope
We’ve Published a New Study: Activating Hope across Life Circumstances in the Face of Adversity: A Concise Review
In a world full of uncertainty, Hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s a powerful tool for protecting our health, relationships, and overall well-being. We’ve just published another peer-reviewed paper entitled Activating Hope across Life Circumstances in the Face of Adversity: A Concise Review. It’s a comprehensive review of Hope literature over challenging life circumstances, as well as how we have shown that Hope is measurable and teachable. Check out the summary here. You can also view all our published research here.
Discover the Power of Hope: A 90-Minute Course
In a world that often feels overwhelming, Hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skill you can learn, build, and grow. The Hopeful Mindsets® Overview Course is a transformative 90-minute video course designed for anyone to help you create, maintain, and grow Hope in your life. Using the Five Keys to Shine Hope™ as a foundation, Hopeful Mindsets introduces critical hope skills to help anyone move from hopelessness to hope. Get it here.
Las Vegas Teens Wrote their Shine Hope Stories
What happened when teens were given the tools to manage stress and build meaningful habits? Hope was ignited. Hope Means Nevada recently hosted a powerful in-person workshop, led by inspiring speakers like Mai Lieng Tran, Sariah Nokes, Torri Shack, and Kathryn Goetzke, to explore exactly that. Teens wrote their own Shine Hope Stories—proof that they truly could shine with the right tools and support. The Hopeful Minds® Teen Hopeguide was a 12-module workbook that introduced the Five Keys to Shine Hope™—Stress Skills, Happiness Habits, Inspired Actions, Nourishing Networks, and Eliminating Challenges—to help teens build resilience and positivity. Get the guide here.
Happy National Hope Month! Join us for a 30-Day Challenge
April is National Hope Month, a perfect time to learn and practice Hope skills! It’s also Stress Awareness Month and Physical Wellness Month, making it the ideal opportunity to focus on well-being. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for daily inspiration, Hope skills, and ways to activate Hope in your life and community!
Tune in on Our Latest Podcast Episode Below!
The Hope Matrix Podcast Episode 55: Creating Pathways to Hope and Healing, featuring Christina Vela
How can pain be transformed into purpose? In this episode of The Hope Matrix, Kathryn Goetzke talks with Christina Vela, CEO of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, about resilience, safe spaces, and the power of Hope in helping young people heal. Christina shares her journey of overcoming adversity and creating pathways for lasting change. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on Hope, healing, and impact. Listen now.
Join Us May 15th Workshop: The Five Keys to Finding Hope in Challenging Times
Did you know that hopeful people are more likely to reach their goals? Or does hope play a key role in fighting poverty and improving well-being? Studies show Hope is essential for quality of life, health, and more. In partnership with Global Compassion Coalition, join Kathryn Goetzke on May 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT for a free 90-minute workshop to learn the five “Shine Hope” keys, how to measure Hope, and ways to bring it into your daily life. Discover how your story can build Hope and see how communities, schools, and colleges make Hope a reality. Register here.
Join Us on July 12th for the International Day of Hope
Did you know there’s now a global day to celebrate International Day of Hope—officially recognized by the United Nations? This historic milestone marks the beginning of an annual tradition to honor the strength of the human spirit. Every July 12th, the world will come together to shine a light on Hope, inspire change, and uplift communities—learn how you can get involved: Click here.
Keep Shining Hope,
Kathryn
Kathryn Goetzke, MBA
CEO & Chief Hope Officer, The Shine Hope Company
Author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope
Founder of International Foundation for Research and Education on Hope (iFred)
Creator of Hopeful Cities, and Hopeful Minds
Creator of Hopeful Mindsets Overview, Hopeful Mindsets in the Workplace Overview, and Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course
Podcast host of The Hope Matrix
Chief Mood Officer, The Mood Factory (taking a break, for hope!)
